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Adam Scott recently made a significant change to his iron setup during the Genesis Scottish Open, switching back to Project X LZ 6.5 iron shafts. Scott, known for his constant tinkering with equipment, had been using a set of custom Miura AS-1 blades before the change. The switch to a mixed setup featuring Srixon’s ZX MK II utility iron and Miura’s CB-302 and KM-700 irons was made to better suit the turf conditions in the United States after playing on firmer links-style courses in Scotland. Despite his success with the Miura AS-1 blades in recent tournaments, Scott realized that the…

Lydia Ko, a 20-time LPGA winner and Olympic gold medalist, recently sat down with Claire Rogers for an interview on The Scoop. The two enjoyed pistachio raspberry ice cream from Morgenstern’s Finest Ice Cream in New York City as they discussed Ko’s impressive career in golf. Ko has a calming and mature presence, and Rogers knew she would learn a lot from their conversation. As an expert in Olympic golf, Ko has won medals in multiple games, including silver in Rio in 2016, bronze in Tokyo in 2020, and gold in Paris. She shared that her biggest takeaways from these…

Chris Kirk, a Georgia native, made his ninth career hole-in-one at TPC Southwind and quickly found himself in contention at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the opening event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs. Kirk opened the tournament with a six-under 64, taking an early one-stroke lead over his playing partners. He typically excels at playing consistent, boring golf, but his hole-in-one on the 14th hole threw off his game plan. Despite ruining his game plan, Kirk was pleased with his impressive shot and admitted that it was a nice bonus. This was his fourth hole-in-one in tour competition and sparked…

Death Valley National Park, located in California, is home to the Furnace Creek Golf Course, the lowest-elevation course in the world. Surrounded by salt flats, sand dunes, and unique rock formations, the course is a literal oasis in the middle of the Mojave Desert. This unlikely spot for a golf course has roots dating back to the late 1920s when a three-hole routing was roughed out by the caretaker of a date-palm orchard as an amenity to a new hotel. The expansion of the course to 18 holes took place over several decades, culminating in a par-70 layout that is…

Luke Clanton’s incredible summer has come to an end after a loss in the Round of 32 at the 2024 U.S. Amateur at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Despite leading for most of the match, Clanton fell 1 down to Jackson Buchanan, a rising senior at Illinois. Buchanan’s birdies on the final holes secured his victory and advancement to the Round of 16. Clanton, who had a busy summer playing in PGA Tour events and achieving remarkable success, reflected on the lessons he learned throughout his journey. He emphasized that while golf is important to him, he also values his family,…

My recent golf trip to the Fairmont Whistler surpassed all expectations, as I was able to shoot 1-over par, a score I never thought possible. This achievement was the result of a dream invitation I received to visit the Fairmont Chateau Whistler for a weekend of golf and luxury accommodations. The experience included stunning views from our suite, gourmet dining, and, most importantly, rounds of golf at the Fairmont Whistler’s golf course. Upon arriving at the Fairmont Whistler, I immediately set out to practice and prepare for my rounds of golf. Despite some initial struggles on the driving range, I…

Chris Kirk had an impressive showing at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, making a hole-in-one on the 14th hole to take a three-shot lead. The 39-year-old golfer, who hails from Knoxville, is ranked No. 28 in the FedEx Cup standings and has six PGA Tour wins under his belt. This ace on the 205-yard par-3 14th hole was a highlight of his opening round at the tournament. The 14th hole, now known as The Bluff at 14, features multiple viewing areas near the green and daily giveaways for spectators. Kirk’s hole-in-one was a thrilling moment for fans and added to…

In 2023, former president Donald Trump made headlines when he expressed his desire to see the British Open Championship held at his Turnberry golf resort in Scotland. The Ailsa Course at Turnberry is already well-known and highly regarded, ranking seventh on Golfweek’s Best’s Top 50 Classic Courses in Great Britain and Ireland. However, the resort is set to become even more exclusive and pricey, with plans to increase green fees to £1,000, or approximately $1,286 U.S. dollars. This fee will apply to golfers who are not staying at the five-star hotel and spa and wish to tee-off before 1 p.m.…